MSMBLIC002 Licence to Operate an Advanced Boiler is a comprehensive course suitable for personnel who require a High Risk Work Licence to carry out specific advanced boiler operations. Applicants do not have to hold a current Boiler Licence for a Standard or Intermediate Boiler.

This course is suitable for personnel working within engineering, manufacturing and power supply industries. It is nationally accredited and recognised, and typically requires approximately 70 hours of training. Our Training facility is a realistic work environment and our Trainers/Assessors are subject matter experts with real industry experience and qualifications.

The course is competency based, and successful applicants who attain the necessary competence will be eligible to apply for the issue of a National Licence through the local Regulator or Worksafe Authority.

This course may include some or all of the following delivery modes: classroom, online/eLearning, workplace or blended options.

Assessment is conducted using the mandated assessment tool set by the Regulator, which requires a reasonable command of English and basic numeracy skills.

The course content covers the operation of an advanced boiler. As it is designed for personnel who do not have a lower level boiler licence, it also including all standard boiler requirements (which may include topics such as multiple fuel sources, pre-heaters, super-heaters, economisers, etc.).

A theory and practical component will be included in this course. Topics covered in each component include:

Theory Content:

• Types of boilers and their uses
• Properties & definitions relating to advanced boiler operations
• Principles & methods of boiler operation
• Fuel types and their characteristics
• Identification and control of hazards
• Technologies
• Identification and diagnosis of faults or problems
• Reporting and record-keeping
• Laws and Regulations which apply to advanced boiler operations

Practical Content:

• Planning work
• Safe work procedures
• Start up and shut down procedures
• Communication channels & protocols
• Handover operations
• Monitoring the plant and worksite

This course is designed specifically for personnel who operate an Advanced Boiler but do not have a lower level Licence for Standard or Intermediate Boiler. There are no pre-requisite qualifications for this course.

You must be at least 18 years old to obtain a High Risk Work licence.

Assessment is conducted using the mandated assessment tool set by the Regulator, which requires a reasonable command of English and basic numeracy skills.

Students must be at least 18 years old to obtain this licence.

Assessment activities must all be conducted whilst communicating in English, and interpreters are not allowed to be used. Students require a reasonable command of English and basic numeracy skills to complete the government-mandated assessment tool for this course. Only minor adjustments for personal or workplace reasons are allowed.

Hearing impaired persons may use sign language to communicate via an interpreter (only when approved by the Regulator).

The course may involve some manual handling, climbing, lifting, carrying, and height work. It must be clearly understood that some disabilities may preclude a student from participating safely, and this may restrict entry to the course. For details and alternatives, please refer to AITAC administrator for advice.

While we will make every effort to cater to the specific needs of students, decisions relating to safety are not subject to negotiation.

This course may involve working in a warehouse, construction or outdoor environment, and performing High Risk Work. Students are therefore required to wear suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during training.

When attending the course, students must bring/wear:

• Fully enclosed shoes or boots (steel-capped safety shoes recommended)
• Drill shirt and pants (full cover – ankle to wrist)

We will provide hi-vis vests, books, pens, tools and other resources needed for the course.

Students who do not have the appropriate PPE will not be permitted to participate in the practical component of the course and may have to be rescheduled at another available time. This may incur additional fees (please refer to the Student Handbook for specific fee details).

Training which takes place in the workplace under supervision may require different or additional PPE dependent upon the site rules and procedures. If this is the case, requirements should be discussed with your employer/supervisor.

The duration of this course is 7 days (normally programmed week days only). Study may also include pre-course learning activities.

Please note: Workplace based courses involving weekend work or courses split across several weeks to suit production may involve additional charges.

The course is delivered at 9 Snyder Court, Tullamarine VIC, or can be delivered at other suitable workplaces by arrangement.

On successful completion of this course, you will be issued with a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment with the relevant Units of Competency.

You will be able to apply for a nationally recognised High Risk Work Licence from a state regulator. During this process, you will be required to pay an additional government licensing fee of $50 – $100.

The standard price for this course is $3250.00 which is made in two instalments:

• $1700 Training Fee due on booking; and
• $1550 Assessment Fee due on course commencement.

Student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment and are inclusive. There are no other fees or charges.

* All prices are indicative and may change dependent on participant experience, number of applicants, locations etc. Please call to discuss accurate pricing for your circumstance.

MSMBLIC002 Licence to operate an advanced boiler

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